PMDB party pulls out of Dilma Rousseff’s governing coalition in latest turn in Brazil’s political crisis March 29, 2016 The largest party in Brazil's ruling coalition, the PMDB, has voted to leave the government in an "immediate exit" and said it will pull its members from president Dilma Rousseff's cabinet. The centrist Brazilian Democratic Movement Party made the decision to withdraw the six remaining ministers in Rousseff's cabinet at a leadership meeting today. The PMDB's ministers, including the country's [...]
All hostages released from EgyptAir MS181 in Larnaca, Cyprus as hijacker arrested March 29, 2016 All the hostages have been released unharmed from Egypt Air flight MS181, and authorities have arrested the hijacker. "It's over," said Cyprus' ministry of foreign affairs. Its over. The #hijacker arrested. #LarnacaAirport # Egyptair — Cyprus MFA (@CyprusMFA) March 29, 2016 The flight, bound from Alexandria's Borg El Arab for Cairo, was diverted to Cyprus' Lanarca Airport after [...]
US Capitol: Gunman captured, bystander wounded in “isolated incident” after reports of shooting at Capitol building in Washington DC March 28, 2016 A police officer shot and captured a man with a weapon at the US Capitol building in Washington DC, but no officers were wounded the police have said, contrary to earlier reports. Police have clarified that the suspect who brought the weapon to the visitors centre is undergoing surgery after sustaining an injury in the [...]
Iranian brigadier general states country will continue ballistic missile development programme despite US sanctions March 28, 2016 An Iranian military commander has claimed Iran will continue to develop ballistic missiles, despite the US introducing sanctions on companies linked to the scheme. "Even if they build a wall around Iran, our missile programme will not stop," brigadier general Amir Ali Hajizadeh was quoted as saying by the Tasnim news agency, according to Reuters. "They [...]
Terror in the heart of Europe: British security services on high alert after double attacks in Brussels March 22, 2016 British security services are on high alert after Brussels was hit by what are thought to be double suicide attacks, leaving at least 31 people dead. Police believe at least 11 people were killed in two explosions at Zaventem Airport. A further 80 people are thought to have been wounded in the blast. Belgian media reported that [...]
Limited Eurostar service resumes between London, Lille and Brussels following Brussels attacks, as company advises those travelling tomorrow to leave an hour for check-in March 22, 2016 Eurostar resumed a limited service between London and Lille and Brussels this evening after initially suspending trains to Brussels following this morning's attacks. Our thoughts go out to everyone affected by today's events in Brussels. Please find the latest disruption info here: https://t.co/9y6G8LCyrQ — Eurostar (@Eurostar) March 22, 2016 At least 30 people have [...]
North Korea fires several short-range missiles days after UN Security Council condemned ballistic missile tests and US introduced new sanctions March 21, 2016 North Korea fired five unidentified short-range missiles off its east coast on Monday, according to South Korean officials. The missiles were launched from the northeasten city of Hamhung, South Hamgyong province, into the East Sea at around 3.19pm (6.49am GMT) local time and covering a distance of 200km, according to the joint chiefs of staff of South Korea's [...]
Shell and Saudi Aramco break up 20 year US refinery joint venture March 17, 2016 Shell and Saudi Aramco have announced the end of their 20-year US refinery joint venture and divided up a number of US assets between themselves. The Motiva joint venture, formed in 1998, had operated as a 50/50 refining and marketing joint venture between the London-listed oil giant and Saudi Arabian national oil company. "Motiva's performance [...]
People in Venezuela have been told not to turn up for work next week because of an electricity crisis March 16, 2016 Venezuela has decided to extend its Easter celebrations by three days next week due to massive electricity shortages hitting the country. The country's president Nicolas Maduro has given everyone, both private and public sector employees, an extra three day off work. State employees were told last weekend they should stay home for the week. Venezuela is currently [...]
President Obama rejects plans for offshore oil drilling on Atlantic coast of the US March 15, 2016 The US government has decided to abandon plans to allow new offshore oil drilling on the south east coast of the US, citing local opposition, current market dynamics, and conflicts with competing commercial and military ocean uses. The US Interior Department said in a statement today that it had "heard from many corners that now [...]